Center Aide

CENTRO DE LA FAMILIA•Honeyville, UT

2d•$13 - $18

About The Position

The Center Aide works under the guidance of the Education Specialist and may perform varied duties across multiple locations within the center. The role primarily supports classroom activities, helps maintain a safe playground, and contributes to the health, safety, and school readiness of children. Additional opportunities may include supporting transportation, kitchen operations, family services, and developmental specialties. The position involves caring for children ages 0–5, including children with special needs and limited English proficiency.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Entry-level role; prior education or experience is not required.
Enthusiasm for working with children, including children with special needs and limited English proficiency.
Ability to walk, stand, kneel, and crouch for extended periods and lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit on the floor, crawl, run, and perform tasks associated with caring for children ages 0–5.
Present current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler's permits or obtain them within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in both Spanish and English.
High school diploma or GED is highly preferred.
CDA (Childhood Development Associate) within the first six months or an AA in Early Childhood Education or a related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Follow all supervision, safety, and health policies and procedures.
Actively supervise and engage with children to ensure their safety and well-being, working closely with teachers.
Foster a supportive environment where children can develop and practice appropriate behaviors individually and in groups.
Promote children's physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development through culturally and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Create a classroom environment characterized by positive, warm, caring, and respectful interactions.
Respond to children's emotional, physical, and educational needs while fostering freedom of expression and autonomy.
Collaborate with teachers to engage children in activities and maintain ongoing learning opportunities in the classroom.
Recognize bilingualism and biliteracy as strengths and encourage practices that support dual-language learners.
Encourage learning through interaction with nature and the natural environment.
Assist in implementing suitable learning activities for children with IFSPs and IEPs.
Model proper grammar, appropriate voice level, and clear speech.
Support classroom sanitation and cleaning schedules.
Follow CACFP rules, maintain sanitation during mealtimes, and follow family-style meal service guidelines.
Receive and act on feedback from supervisors and advisors, and seek training or assistance when needed.
Take on additional responsibilities that contribute to the center's objectives.